The Social Security (FICA) tax rate for 2010 remains at 7.65% - 6.2% for OASDI and 1.45% for Medicare.
The OASDI wage base for 2010 remains at $106,800.
With the 6.2% tax rate, the maximum OASDI tax payable by each the employer and employee in 2010 is $6,621.60.
There is no limit on the wages subject to the Medicare tax.
Employers match their employees’ contributions.
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